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Glutton
A person who eats or consumes too much
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Epicure
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink
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Gourmand
A person who enjoys eating and often eats to excess
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Pagan
A person who does not follow one of the major world religions, especially one who follows polytheistic beliefs
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Catapulted
Thrown or launched forward with great force
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Capsized
Overturned, especially a boat or ship
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Condemned
Officially declared to be wrong or unfit
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Commemorated
Honoured or celebrated in memory of a person or event
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Insinuate
To suggest or hint at something indirectly
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Allude
To refer to something indirectly or casually
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Propagate
To spread or promote an idea, belief, or practice
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Petulant
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered
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Placid
Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity
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Insignificant
Too small or unimportant to deserve consideration
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Grisly
Causing horror or disgust
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Gloomy (lugubrious)
Dark, depressing, or melancholic
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Greasy
Covered in or resembling grease or oil
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Boorish
Rude, insensitive, or uncouth in behaviour
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Prosecute
To bring legal proceedings against someone
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Perpetuate
To make something continue indefinitely
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Persecute
To harass or treat someone unfairly, especially because of their beliefs
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Provoke
To cause a strong reaction or emotion
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Audacious
Bold, daring, and sometimes disrespectful
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Timorous
Nervous or fearful
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Reckless
Showing a lack of care or caution
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Intrepid
Fearless, adventurous, and willing to face danger
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Insane
Mentally ill; also used informally to describe extreme or irrational behaviour
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Pernicious
Harmful, especially in a gradual or subtle way
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Permissible
Allowed by law, rules, or custom
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Immobile
Unable to move or be moved
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Lethargic
Lacking energy or enthusiasm; sluggish
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Resolute
Determined and unwavering in purpose
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Postulate
To propose something as true for the sake of an argument or theory
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Refute
To disprove a statement or theory
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Hypothesize
To propose a theory or explanation based on available evidence
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Centrifugal
Moving or tending to move away from the centre
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Effeminate
Having qualities traditionally associated with women
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Ambidextrous
Able to use both hands equally well
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Epitaph
An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the deceased
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Relegate
To assign to a lower or less important position
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Demote
To lower someone in rank or position
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Creditable
Deserving recognition or praise
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Conscious
Aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, or feelings
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Credulous
Too ready to believe things without sufficient evidence
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Conscience
An inner sense of right and wrong
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Stoic
A person who endures pain or hardship without openly expressing their feelings
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Serene
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled
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Stolid
Showing little emotion or animation
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Presumptuous
Overstepping the limits of what is appropriate; excessively bold
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Brash
Bold or arrogant in an aggressive or rude way
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Bountiful
Abundant; available in large quantities
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Resonant
Having a deep, clear, and lasting sound
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Resounding
Producing a full, rich sound; also complete or emphatic
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Cacophonous
Having a harsh, discordant sound
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Smothered
Covered completely or thickly
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Pulsating
Expanding and contracting rhythmically
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Scrutiny
Careful and detailed examination
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Insufferable
Too unpleasant or extreme to endure
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Retract
To take back or withdraw a statement
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Avenge
To seek revenge for a wrong or injury
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Amenable
Open to suggestions and willing to cooperate
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Defiant
Showing open resistance or disobedience
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Misogynist
A person who dislikes or is prejudiced against women
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Misanthrope
A person who dislikes or distrusts humanity
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Hyperpituitary
Relating to an overactive pituitary gland
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Hypochondriac
A person excessively worried about their health
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Peevish
Easily irritated or annoyed
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Reverent
Showing deep respect or veneration
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Liberal
Open to new ideas or willing to accept changes in traditional views
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Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time
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Intermittent
Occurring at intervals; not continuous
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Supple
Flexible and able to bend or move easily
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Rift
A break or division; often a disagreement between people
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Dissent
Disagreement with an established or commonly held opinion
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Conform
To comply with rules, standards, or expectations
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Concur
To agree or share the same opinion
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Benign
Gentle, kind, or harmless
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Feeble
Lacking strength or vigour
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Inclement
Severe or unpleasant, especially describing weather
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Truce
An agreement between enemies to stop fighting temporarily
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Siege
A military operation in which forces surround a place to capture it
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Ambush
A surprise attack by people hiding in a concealed position
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Obscure (Abstruse)
Difficult to understand or not clearly expressed
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Cryptic
Mysterious or difficult to understand
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Spendthrift
A person who spends money wastefully
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Parsimonious
Unwilling to spend money; stingy
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Profligate
Recklessly extravagant or wasteful
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Arduous
Difficult and tiring; requiring strenuous effort
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Opulent
Rich, luxurious, and lavish
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Mendicants
People who beg for money or food
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Hermits
People who live alone, often for religious reasons
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Anarchist
A person who advocates the absence of government or authority
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Laudatory
Expressing praise or approval
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Palette
A range of colours used by an artist
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Laudable
Deserving praise and commendation
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Palate
A person's ability to appreciate and enjoy flavours
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Chivalrous
Courteous and gallant, especially towards women
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Chary
Cautious or reluctant, often because of suspicion
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Churlish
Rude and bad-mannered
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Coquettish
Playfully flirtatious or teasing
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